Brierfield Celtic U11 Red 3 Brierfield Celtic U11 Black 0
The U11 Red returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over the Blacks in trying conditions at Worsthorne.

The Blacks had the wind at their backs in the first half and it was they who looked the more likely to score, albeit defences were generally on top and chances were at a premium. The impressive Sam Launder had the opportunity to put the Blacks 1-0 up from the penalty spot, after the outstanding Adil Bashir was adjudged to have handled in the box. Unfortunately, for the Blacks, the resultant spot kick was put narrowly wide. At the other end, boy-mountain, Declan Hodgson, was unfortunate not to put the the reds in front when his speculative shot from distance hit the top of the crossbar and went over.

The strength of the wind should not be understated, arguably 6 or 7 on the Beaufort scale, somewhere between a high wind and a moderate gale. The reds had the elements in their favour in the second half and they had the upper hand territorially. The opening goal came on 41 minutes when midfielder, Kyle Lord picked the ball up 25 yards from goal and his superb right foot strike managed to beat the Blacks keeper, despite his best efforts.

Stand-in keeper Aaron Halstead had to be alert to prevent a Blacks equaliser and it looked like the Reds would need to score again to secure the points. The all important second goal came on 53 minutes when inspirational skipper, Marcus Preedy scored a fine individual goal to cap a terrific performance.

Ash Law completed the scoring in the final minute with a neat finish following good approach play by Phil Lodge. Paolo Conanan took the Man of the Match honours for another powerful display in the centre of midfield.

Brierfield Celtic U11 Red 3 Brierfield Celtic U11 Black 0
The U11 Red returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over the Blacks in trying conditions at Worsthorne.

The Blacks had the wind at their backs in the first half and it was they who looked the more likely to score, albeit defences were generally on top and chances were at a premium. The impressive Sam Launder had the opportunity to put the Blacks 1-0 up from the penalty spot, after the outstanding Adil Bashir was adjudged to have handled in the box. Unfortunately, for the Blacks, the resultant spot kick was put narrowly wide. At the other end, boy-mountain, Declan Hodgson, was unfortunate not to put the the reds in front when his speculative shot from distance hit the top of the crossbar and went over.

The strength of the wind should not be understated, arguably 6 or 7 on the Beaufort scale, somewhere between a high wind and a moderate gale. The reds had the elements in their favour in the second half and they had the upper hand territorially. The opening goal came on 41 minutes when midfielder, Kyle Lord picked the ball up 25 yards from goal and his superb right foot strike managed to beat the Blacks keeper, despite his best efforts.

Stand-in keeper Aaron Halstead had to be alert to prevent a Blacks equaliser and it looked like the Reds would need to score again to secure the points. The all important second goal came on 53 minutes when inspirational skipper, Marcus Preedy scored a fine individual goal to cap a terrific performance.

Ash Law completed the scoring in the final minute with a neat finish following good approach play by Phil Lodge. Paolo Conanan took the Man of the Match honours for another powerful display in the centre of midfield.